Games 33, 34, 35, 36
vs Missouri Western (24-9 (5-5))
4/2 | 4 PM | Wichita, KS
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4/2 | 6 PM | Wichita, KS
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vs Northwest Missouri (25-8 (5-3))
4/4 | 12 PM | Wichita, KS
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4/4 | 2 PM | Wichita, KS
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Last Time Out
In their last match up, the Jets faced non-conference Kansas rival Tabor College. The mid-week double header would end in a split. In game one, the Jets rallied with 15 hits, as a team hitting just under .395, but three home runs by Tabor would give them a comfortable win, 9-14. In the field, McNaught had four putouts, covering an extensive amount of ground in left field, and taking a catch on the wall.
In game two, the Jets showed dominance in the box, as a team, hitting just shy of .520, accumulating 14 hits and scoring 17 runs. McNaught and AJ Borja led the team, going 3-3 and 4-4, respectively, and Borja and Audry Rumsey added a home run each. Three of Newman's six stolen bases on the day came in game two, with Lani Dryden, Kaila Kaahu, and Borja all with one, and McNaught with three.
Scouting the Jets
Malie Noda leads the team, with a batting average of .327, 32 hits, three home runs, 16 runs scored, and 13 RBI's. Borja adds to their offense with a batting average of .327, recording 26 hits, and a slugging average of .520. On the base paths, three Jets lead the team. Lani Dryden, Laci Dryden, and McNaught all have six stolen bases apiece. Kinyon DeCorte leads the Jets from the circle with an ERA of 6.12, across 34.1 innings of work. Taylor Palmer leads the Jets with 15 strikeouts.
Behind Enemy Lines
Missouri Western is coming off a split against Nebraska-Kearney. Ayva McComas leads the Griffons offense with a batting average of .340, recording 35 hits, including seven doubles and three home runs. Kenedee Giddens has recorded a batting average of .329 and has scored 25 runs. Ashlynn Finarty has a team high of ten home runs. In the circle, the Griffons are led by Harley Pruetting, with an ERA of 2.60 and 73 strikeouts across 62 innings of work.
Northwestern State is coming off a split against conference opponent Central Missouri. The Bearcats are led by the bat of Emma Hague, with a batting average of .376 and eight doubles. Omara Love is hitting .357, and leading the team with 40 hits, 30 RBI's, and 54 bases. Emma Hague also leads the Bearcats on the base path with 16 stolen bases. They are led in the circle by Jadyn Streigle, with an ERA of 1.51 across 88 innings, and by Rien Moore with 62 strikeouts across 76.2 innings of work.
The Series
The Jets have a 3-9 record against the Griffons. Their last match-up going to the Griffons 5-6 in March of 2025 in St. Joseph, MO. Newman's last win over MWSU, was at home on 3/23/24, winning 7-1.
The Jets have a 2-11 record against the Bearcats. Their last match-up went to the Bearcats 0-9 in March of 2025. Newman recorded their last win against NW 12-4 at home on 3/26/2022.
Next Up
The Jets will face non-conference opponent East Central College at home for a Tuesday double-header, before facing conference opponents Washburn at home on Saturday, the 11th, for Senior Day.
